Denver City Council candidate Halisi Vinson teamed up with a member of the musical group Earth, Wind and Fire to produce a musical video that features the song “Denver” and supporters getting their groove on.

(No one warned me I would see Vinson supporter Rep. Paul Rosenthal dancing. I’m still a little numb.)

In other news in Denver Council District 4, Vinson picked up the endorsement from the Colorado Latino Forum. Earlier, outgoing Councilwoman Peggy Lehmann endorsed candidate Kendra Black. Also running in District 4 is Carolina Klein.

An attorney representing two Latino groups today blasted redistricting proposals from Republicans and Democrats, saying they’re aimed at fostering partisan interests and and don’t take into account Hispanic growth over the last two decades.

Meanwhile, Republicans said they plan to introduce yet another map this afternoon that keeps Aurora whole instead of splitting it in their earlier proposal.

Final arguments in a redistricting trial in Denver District Court began at 8:30 this morning. None of the attorneys wore Halloween costumes, but state Rep. Dan Pabon, who was seated in the courtroom, tweeted that he came dressed as part of the 99 percent. The Denver Democrat wore a sweater instead of his usual suit coat and tie.

Attorney Regina Rodriguez, who represents the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association and the Colorado Latino Forum, made a passionate, civil-rights speech and made several references to U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, although rarely by name.

Douglas County -- and the theme of ag vs. urban -- is taking center stage today at a trial over congressional boundaries. In the last decade, Douglas County led all Colorado counties in the percentage of growth.

Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella took the stand today as the first witness in a battle over redrawing congressional lines, disputing the notion that the county is some sort of agricultural green acres.

She pointed out that 90 percent of the county lives in urban areas, including Highlands Ranch.

Democrats have proposed moving Douglas County out of a south-metro based congressional district into one that includes most of the Eastern Plains. Douglas County wants to remain whole and remain in a district much like its current one.

Welcome to the latest round of Map Wars, which began with a special legislative committee unable to agree on new boundaries for Colorado’s seven congressional districts and now is before Chief Judge Robert Hyatt in Denver District Court.

Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.